Welcome to JPP Studios

Life As It Happens.

by Jacob P Poehls

I provide natural, candid wedding photography for couples who want their true story told without feeling forced, staged, or held up by rigid posing. Focusing on both the big moments and the quiet, unscripted interactions, I capture the authentic feel of your day so you can stay fully present in every moment.

“2025 International Wedding Photographer of the Year”

“Top 10 Best Wedding Photographers in Chicago”

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Two men in tuxedos jumping in front of a stone church or cathedral, smiling and making expressive gestures.
Two men in tuxedos jumping in front of a stone church or cathedral, smiling and making expressive gestures.
Bride and groom sitting in the back of a limousine, the bride is wearing a white wedding dress, and the groom is in a black suit with a white shirt and black tie. The bride is drinking from a drink, and the groom is looking at her.
Bride and groom sitting in the back of a limousine, the bride is wearing a white wedding dress, and the groom is in a black suit with a white shirt and black tie. The bride is drinking from a drink, and the groom is looking at her.
A woman in a purple dress and a man in a suit with a blue tie are celebrating, seated on people's shoulders at a lively event. The crowd behind them is clapping and smiling in a warmly lit, rustic venue.
A woman in a purple dress and a man in a suit with a blue tie are celebrating, seated on people's shoulders at a lively event. The crowd behind them is clapping and smiling in a warmly lit, rustic venue.
A man and woman in wedding attire walking along a waterfront promenade with a city skyline in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A man and woman in wedding attire walking along a waterfront promenade with a city skyline in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A man wearing a white shirt, black tie, and gray pants, holding a professional camera, standing against a plain white background.

WELCOME

I’m Jacob. A Chicago-based wedding photographer since 2010 documenting weddings with intention, artistry, and understanding. The best photos happen when you're too busy living the moment to think about the camera. That's been my philosophy. I blend documentary storytelling with an editorial eye, capturing the real energy, movement, and emotion of your day without pulling you out of it. The goal is simple: photographs that feel as cool, effortless, and unforgettable as the memories themselves.

About Me
A wedding celebration with a bride and groom dancing while friends and family hold sparklers around them at night.
A wedding celebration with a bride and groom dancing while friends and family hold sparklers around them at night.
A bride and an older man are joyfully celebrating outdoors, with the bride in a white wedding dress and veil, and the man in a gray suit with a patterned tie. They are smiling and gesturing happily towards each other.
A bride and an older man are joyfully celebrating outdoors, with the bride in a white wedding dress and veil, and the man in a gray suit with a patterned tie. They are smiling and gesturing happily towards each other.
Group of women laughing and sharing a joyful moment during a celebration, seated and standing around a dining table with drinks and decorations.
Group of women laughing and sharing a joyful moment during a celebration, seated and standing around a dining table with drinks and decorations.
Two men in suits lying on the dance floor, smiling and having fun at a celebration with money scattered around them.
Two men in suits lying on the dance floor, smiling and having fun at a celebration with money scattered around them.

Real Is The New Classic

I photograph weddings the way they feel:

spontaneous, unforced, and rich with meaning.

The Wedding Experience

My Approach Is Simple:

I build a comfortable environment where you can forget the camera is even there. This allows me to tell the full, honest narrative of your celebration—from the quiet morning anticipation to the raw energy of the reception.

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“He's really in a class of his own. There is Jake and then everyone else.”

-Jenny & Alex

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People dancing and celebrating at a party, with colorful leis and glow sticks, in a brick-walled venue with large windows and dim lighting.

Julie & Aaron

Bridgeport Art Center

A man and a woman sitting on the sidewalk outside a restaurant at night, both wearing sunglasses. The woman is in a white strapless dress, holding a slice of pizza and smiling. The man is in a dark suit, laughing, with pizza boxes and a drink on the ground between them.

Erinn & Trevor

The Oakville

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A bride and groom on a stage in an elegant wedding setting with purple curtains and white drapery. The groom is in a black tuxedo, and the bride wears a white wedding gown holding a bouquet of flowers. The lighting features a decorative chandelier hanging above them.

Jahna & John

The Geraghty

A happy couple celebrating their wedding outdoors, opening a bottle of champagne with champagne spray in the air, smiling and enjoying the moment.
Indian wedding celebration with smiling bride and groom in traditional attire, surrounded by family and friends.
Indian wedding celebration with smiling bride and groom in traditional attire, surrounded by family and friends.
A newlywed couple holding hands and smiling, walking through an arch of friends and family members celebrating outdoors.
A newlywed couple holding hands and smiling, walking through an arch of friends and family members celebrating outdoors.

Athena & Mikey

Rockwell On The River

A newlywed couple in wedding attire sharing a joyful moment on a golf course, with the groom leaning a woman back as they smile and laugh.
A newlywed couple in wedding attire sharing a joyful moment on a golf course, with the groom leaning a woman back as they smile and laugh.
Man in a suit sitting in a black armchair being filmed by two videographers with cameras inside a room with large window and patterned carpet.
Man in a suit sitting in a black armchair being filmed by two videographers with cameras inside a room with large window and patterned carpet.

“Jake is the most talented wedding photographer you'll find.

LOOK NO FURTHER. Seriously.”

-Christina & Adam

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A perfect dusk sunset 🌅 @waldenchicago @walden_ally @studio__poppy @rarebirdbeauties @emmaandgracebridal.denver .. .. #chicagoweddingphotographer #chicagowedding #sunsetgram #brideandgroomphotos #goldenhour
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Where it all began! We couldn’t pass up the opportunity to stop over at @kirkwoodbarchi where Katie & Mike first met. (The staff were awesome enough to let us in for a couple quick shots at the exact location where it happened, too) After
Some getting ready moments of Katie & Mike’s wedding at the @waldenchicago 🔥🔥🔥 Venue: @waldenchicago Planner: @walden_ally Dress: @emmaandgracebridal.denver Hair/mua: @rarebirdbeauties Florist: @studio__poppy @kvwhatsdasitch @mvir

JPP Studios has been seen in a wide variety of publications and popular wedding blogs including The Knot, Modern Luxury Weddings, Style Me Pretty, SPLASH Magazine, The Washington Post, ChicagoStyle Weddings, ESPN, Huffington Post Weddings, CS Brides, Chicago Tribune, Fearless Photographers, Elizabeth Anne Designs, Modernly Wed, DIY Bride and many more, as well as awarded ‘Best of The Knot.’